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Volume 21 Issue 9, September 2024  What's New in September? Still hot, but we are starting to feel a hint of fall in the air. A rare hint, but sometimes, there are little pockets of cool air that spring up around the yard. While I wait for the fall and trick or treat season, the caterpillars have been having a heyday in the backyard. This year we’ve seen more queen butterflies than I ever remember seeing before. That means we’ve had more queen eggs hatch and turn into butterflies. The last batch saw 8 new queens. Right now, I have...

10 Historical Gardens and Their Influence on Interior Design Trivia Questions and Answers   You may not realize it, but historical gardens have contributed to many interior design concepts that we use today. See how many of these historical gardens and their influence on interior design trivia questions you can answer. 10 Historical Gardens and Their Influence on Interior Design Trivia Questions 1. Question: Which famous 17th-century French garden, designed by André Le Nôtre, is known for its symmetrical design and has greatly influenced formal garden styles as well as interior design principles? 2. Question: The English landscape garden, popularized in the...

Fall Trivia  Fall is in the air and here to celebrate are 10 autumn trivia questions to get you in the spirit of the season. See how many you can answer. 10 Fall Trivia Questions and Answers Question: Which holiday is celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November? Question: What is the name of the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox? Question: What is the term for the process of leaves changing color and falling from trees in the autumn?  Question: Which fruit is most commonly associated with the fall season and often used in...

Trick or Treat Trivia  Happy Halloween! Okay, it's only August, but still! Who isn't ready for a little cooler weather? Let's see how much you know about the custom of trick or treating. See if you can answer the following Trick or Treat trivia questions.  10 Trick or Treat Trivia Questions  1. Question:What day of the year is Halloween traditionally celebrated? 2.Question: In which country did the tradition of "trick-or-treating" originate? 3. Question: What was the original name for Halloween? 4. Question: What vegetable was originally used to carve jack-o'-lanterns before pumpkins? 5. Question: In the movie It's the Great...

The History of Collectible Thimbles  Thimble collecting, also known as digitabulism, has a rich history dating back centuries. Thimbles were originally used as practical tools for sewing, protecting the fingers from needle pricks. However, over time, they evolved into decorative and collectible items, cherished for their craftsmanship, materials, and design.  Early History Thimbles are believed to have been used since ancient times, with early examples made of materials such as bone, leather, and ivory. The first metal thimbles were produced in Roman times, often made of bronze or iron. The word "thimble" itself comes from the Old English word "thȳmel,"...